Race Descriptions 2009
This schedule is believed to be correct, but is still being verified by the race directors.
New Years Day 5K
Thursday, January 01, 2009 - Gaithersburg
- 10:00am 5km race - course map
Start the new year off right with a fun 5K at 10:00am (you can sleep in!).
The race is part of our low-key club race series and is free for MCRRC members, $10 for non-members 18 and over, and $5 for non-members under 18. Registration is race-day only starting an hour before the race.
Location & Directions
Philbin's Family Fitness & Athletic Training Center
9168 Gaither Rd., Gaithersburg, MD 20877
From I-270 take exit 8 (Shady Grove). Proceed East on Shady Grove Rd for about 0.6 miles. Turn left (North) at the traffic light onto Gaither Rd. Proceed about 0.2 miles and Philbin's will be on the left.
Shooting Starr
Saturday, January 17, 2009 - Silver Spring
The location and distance have changed.
- 8:00am 4mi race - course map (CS)
Due to the sudden un-availablity of Cresthaven Elementary School, the location has changed. We will use the old Super Sligo 4 mile course. The race will start and finish at Sligo Middle School.
This race is named in memory of club member, Jim Starr.
The race is part of our low-key club race series and is free for MCRRC members, $10 for non-members 18 and over, and $5 for non-members under 18. Registration is race-day only starting an hour before the race.
Location & Directions
Sligo Middle School
1401 Dennis Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20902
USATF Cross Country Championships
Saturday, February 07, 2009 - Derwood
- 9:00am Community 4km race
- 9:45am Masters Women's 8 km
- 10:45am Masters Men's 8 km
- 11:45am Junior Women's 6 km
- 12:30pm Junior Men's 6 km
- 1:15pm Open Women's 8 km
- 2:00pm Open Men's 12 km
February 2009 is going to be an exciting time in Montgomery County as MCRRC and Montgomery Parks host the USA Cross County Championships at the Agricultural History Farm Park in Derwood, MD on Saturday February 7, 2009. Be sure to attend and watch the best runners in the nation compete for prestigious championship titles.
Everyone can run on a championship course too—we will have a 4km Community Cross Country race at 9:00am. Runners of all paces and ages are encouraged to participate and open, masters, and high school teams are welcome.
Please see the event website for more information.
Location & Directions
Agricultural History Farm Park
18400 Muncaster Rd., Derwood, MD 20855
Country Road Run
Sunday, February 15, 2009 - Olney
- 8:00am 5mi race - course map (CS)
- 8:10am 1mi Fun Run (JP)
Come out and run the hills of Olney. The 5 mile race (Championship Series) begins at 8am and there is a 1 mile Fun Run (Junior Participation Series) at 8:10am.
The race is part of our low-key club race series and is free for MCRRC members, $10 for non-members 18 and over, and $5 for non-members under 18. Registration is race-day only starting an hour before the race.
Location & Directions
Olney Swim Center
16601 Georgia Avenue, Olney, MD 20832
From I-495, take the Georgia Avenue North exit (Exit 31). The Olney Swim Center is on the right, just past Batchellors Forest Road. Turn right onto Emory Lane to enter the Olney Manor Recreational Park, where the Swim Center is located.
Run Aware 5k
Sunday, March 01, 2009 - Wheaton
- 8:30am 5km race (CS)
Join us on the first day of March to Run Aware in Wheaton Regional Park! This race starts and finishes near the inline skating rink. Runners will get a taste of flats, hills, and trails on this beautiful new scenic course.
The race is part of our low-key club race series and is free for MCRRC members, $10 for non-members 18 and over, and $5 for non-members under 18. Registration is race-day only starting an hour before the race.
Location & Directions
Wheaton Regional Park
location map
Take I-495 to Georgia Ave/MD-97 North. Proceed north on Georgia Ave approximately 2.6 miles. Turn right on Arcola Avenue and proceed approximately 0.8 miles. Take a left on Orebaugh Ave. and proceed approximately one block into Wheaton Regional Park. Follow the traffic marshals' direction and park ONLY in the upper lot past the ice skating rink. The race starts and finishes at the inline skating rink, a few hundred yards past the upper parking lot.
Seneca Creek Trail Marathon and 50K
Saturday, March 07, 2009 - Greenway Trail
Please see the event website for more information.
Piece of Cake
Saturday, March 21, 2009 - Gaithersburg
- 9:00am 0.25mi & 0.5mi Young Run (YR)
- 9:15am 10km race - course map (CS)
- 9:20am 2.78km (JP)
Join us in celebrating MCRRC's birthday with a run through scenic Seneca Creek State Park. There will be .25 and .5 mile Young Runs beginning at 9:00am. The 10k (Championship Series) starts at 9:15am and you'll encounter rolling hills on the park's quiet roads, and expect a few deer sightings along the way. The 2.78 kilometer run is part of the Junior Participation Series and begins at 9:20am. Following the race will be our Annual Meeting, so stick around for some birthday cake!
The park has only limited parking. Please make every attempt to carpool and arrive early. We will monitor parking very closely and turn away cars once we reach the limit. If you are turned away, there is limited parking available at the church just up the road from the park entrance. However, if you have to park out there, you will have a long walk to the start line. We can not allow any illegal parking, as doing so will jeopardize our ability to obtain permits for future races in Seneca Creek State Park. Pets of all kind, whether on a leash or not, are not allowed in Seneca Creek State Park.
The race is part of our low-key club race series and is free for MCRRC members, $10 for non-members 18 and over, and $5 for non-members under 18. Registration is race-day only starting an hour before the race.
Location & Directions
Seneca Creek State Park
11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MD, 20878
From I-270, exit at Clopper Rd W (MD 117). Proceed about 2 miles to the Seneca Creek State Park entrance on your left.
Difficult Run Cross Country
Saturday, April 11, 2009 - Great Falls, VA
- 9:00am 8km race (XC)
Truly a difficult run, this cross country offers dirt trails once you make it to the top of a dirt hill so steep, you'll feel like you're climbing a wall. It's so much fun that you'll get to do it twice as a part of this two-loop course. If we're lucky, they'll be some obstacles on the course (fallen trees), too.
The race is part of our low-key club race series and is free for MCRRC members, $10 for non-members 18 and over, and $5 for non-members under 18. Registration is race-day only starting an hour before the race.
Location & Directions
Scott's Run Nature Preserve
7400 Georgetown Pike, McLean, VA
From I-495, take exit 43-44 and follow signs for Georgetown Pike, 193, west. Follow Georgetown Pike west approximately .6 miles west from the beltway to the main parking area on the right hand side at the bottom of the hill (at the intersection with Swinks Mill Road). Additional very limited parking is available only .3 miles from the beltway (before descending the hill, on the right hand side). Note that the park is listed on some maps as "Dranesville District Park". Please car pool and come early as parking is extremely limited!
Firebirds Mile
Tuesday, April 14, 2009 - Gaithersburg
New location for 2009 - Quince Orchard HS
- 6:45pm Kids Fun Run 0.25 mile
- 7:00pm Firebirds Mile race
Co-sponsored with the Gaithersburg Firebirds at Quince Orchard HS, this one-mile race is for adult and youth runners.
The race is free for Firebirds members. The race is part of our low-key club race series and is free for MCRRC members, $10 for non-members 18 and over, and $5 for non-members under 18. Registration is race-day only starting an hour before the race.
Please see the event website for more information.
Pike's Peek
Sunday, April 26, 2009 - Rockville
- 8:00am 10km race
Please see the event website for more information.
Hills of Cabin John Cross Country
Sunday, May 03, 2009 - Potomac
- 8:00am 0.25mi & 0.5mi young run (YR)
- 8:15am 5km race (XC)
- 8:20am 1km (JP)
Come race through woods, trails, and, if we are really lucky, mud!!! Along with the 5K (Cross Country Series) race, there will be .25 and .5 mile Young Runs and a 1K (Junior Participation Series) race.
The race is part of our low-key club race series and is free for MCRRC members, $10 for non-members 18 and over, and $5 for non-members under 18. Registration is race-day only starting an hour before the race.
Location & Directions
Cabin John Regional Park
From I-270 interchange at Old Georgetown RD, exit north on Old Georgetown Rd to left on Tuckerman Lane; turn left onto Westlake Drive. Take the first entrance on the right into Cabin John Regional Park.
Capital for a Day – Brookeville 5K
Saturday, May 09, 2009 - Olney
The location has changed.
- 8:00am 5km race
The race is part of our low-key club race series and is free for MCRRC members, $10 for non-members 18 and over, and $5 for non-members under 18. Registration is race-day only starting an hour before the race.
Location & Directions
Rosa Parks Middle School
19200 Olney Mill Dr, Olney, MD 20832
Kids On The Run
Saturday, May 16, 2009 - Gaithersburg
- 8:30am 0.5km & 1km (YR)
- 8:30am 2km (JP)
- 8:30am 100 meter toddler trot
Please see the event website for more information.
Sue and Connie's Run
Monday, May 25, 2009 - Rockville
- 8:00am 4mi race
- 8:05am 1mi fun run (JP)
This race is named in memory of Sue Wen Stottmeister and Connie Barton.
The race is part of our low-key club race series and is free for MCRRC members, $10 for non-members 18 and over, and $5 for non-members under 18. Registration is race-day only starting an hour before the race.
Location & Directions
Rock Creek Valley School
5121 Russett Road, Rockville, MD
From Norbeck Road northbound (Rt 28) turn onto Bauer Drive. Turn right onto Russett, go up a hill. Rock Creek Valley Elementary is on your left.
Capital Crescent Run
Sunday, June 07, 2009 - Bethesda
- 7:30am 0.25mi & 0.5mi young run (YR)
- 7:45am 5km race (CS)
Join us on this shaded out-and-back course for the ever-popular Capital Cresent Run.
The race is part of our low-key club race series and is free for MCRRC members, $10 for non-members 18 and over, and $5 for non-members under 18. Registration is race-day only starting an hour before the race.
Location & Directions
To get there from I-495 or Route 270, exit at Old Georgetown Rd (MD 187) South. Go approximately 2.5 miles then turn right onto Arlington Road. Turn left onto Bethesda Avenue, and then turn right into the parking lot at trail entrance at the intersection of Bethesda Ave and Woodmont Ave.
Gaithersburg Cross Country
Friday, June 12, 2009 - Derwood
The location has changed.
- 7:00pm 5km race (XC)
The race location has been changed from Gaithersburg High School to the Agricultural History Farm Park in Derwood. This is a temporary change for 2009. The 5K (Cross Country Series) begins at 7pm.
The race is part of our low-key club race series and is free for MCRRC members, $10 for non-members 18 and over, and $5 for non-members under 18. Registration is race-day only starting an hour before the race.
Location & Directions
Agricultural History Farm Park
18400 Muncaster Rd., Derwood, MD 20855
From I-270N take exit 8 (Shady Grove Rd), bear right on ramp to Redland Road eastbound and go approx. 2.5M. Once you pass Muncaster Mill Rd, Redland Rd becomes Muncaster Rd. Continue 1M. Look for entrance sign for Agricultural Historic Farm Park, then turn left into park; follow road to the Park Headquarters.
Run For Roses
Saturday, June 20, 2009 - Wheaton
- 7:45am kids 0.25mi & 0.5mi young runs (YR)
- 8:00am 5km
Please see the event website for more information.
Midsummer Night's Mile
Friday, July 10, 2009 - Rockville
- 7:00pm 1mi race (CS,JP)
Dust off those spikes for the Midsummer Night's Mile at Rockville High School. It is a track mile, run in heats, and part of our Championship Series.
The anticipated heats are:
- Runners with expected times greater than 8:45.
- Runners with expected times greater than 7:50 up to 8:45.
- Runners with expected times greater than 7:00 up to 7:50.
- Runners with expected times greater than 6:15 up to 7:00.
- Runners with expected times greater than 5:45 up to 6:15.
- Runners with expected times greater than 5:20 up to 5:45.
- Runners with expected times greater than 4:50 up to 5:20.
- Runners with expected times of 4:50 or less.
The race is part of our low-key club race series and is free for MCRRC members, $10 for non-members 18 and over, and $5 for non-members under 18. Registration is race-day only starting an hour before the race.
Location & Directions
Rockville High School
2100 Baltimore Rd, Rockville, MD 20851
From I-270, exit onto Rte 28 toward Rockville. Cross Rte 355. Turn left to stay on Rte 28/1st St. Turn right at the traffic light onto Baltimore Rd. Continue for 1.1 miles. Rockville High School is on the left.
Rockville Rotary Twilight 8K
Saturday, July 18, 2009 - Rockville
- 8:45pm 8km
Join us for the ever-popular summer 8k and post-race party. There is a t-shirt and entry fee for this race.
Please see the event website for more information.
Rileys Rumble
Sunday, July 26, 2009 - Boyds/Germantown
The location has changed.
- 7:00am half marathon (13.1mi) (CS)
Marathoners take note! This is a great tune-up for MCM along the rolling hills of Boyds. The race is free to club members, they should register on race morning. Registration is $10 for non-members, they should register online to avoid the race day crowd.
Please see the event website for more information.
Location & Directions
South Germantown Recreational Park - Maryland SoccerPlex
18031 Central Park Cir, Boyds MD 20841
Going Green Track Meet
Friday, August 07, 2009 - Bethesda
- 7:30pm 0.25mi & 0.5mi young run (YR)
- 7:45pm 2mi (CS,JP)
- 9:05pm 1mi
- 9:30pm 4x400 relay
New Direction for Go For The Glory!
Well, kinda…we’re still going to be running around in circles on a Friday night, but we’d like to announce an important environmental direction for the race- We’re Going Green!!! The race is heartily endorsing the initiatives of the club's Green Team, and will be renamed the Going Green Track Meet.
In addition, this year’s meet will unveil a new program order and a new event. The meet will still start with four heats of the Championship Series 2-Mile and progress to two heats of the mile, but will conclude with a 4x400 relay (an exciting new addition!!).
Special thanks to Green Team leaders Nicole Deziel, Cyndi Gregory and Daryl Hultquist for their help in moving forward with warp speed and to Jean Arthur and George Tarrico for their support and encouragement.
More Going Green details coming soon!!
Estimated times:
| 7:45 | 2-Mile Heat 1 | 11:30 and faster | ||
| 8:00 | 2-Mile Heat 2 | 11:30-13:00 | ||
| 8:20 | 2-Mile Heat 3 | 13:00-15:00 | ||
| 8:40 | 2-Mile Heat 4 | 15:00 and slower | ||
| 9:05 | 1-Mile Heat 1 | 6:00 and faster | ||
| 9:15 | 1-Mile Heat 2 | 6:00 and slower | ||
| 9:30 | 4x400 Relay |
The race is part of our low-key club race series and is free for MCRRC members, $10 for non-members 18 and over, and $5 for non-members under 18. Registration is race-day only starting an hour before the race.
Location & Directions
Walt Whitman High School
7100 Whittier Boulevard, Bethesda MD 20817
Take I-495 to Exit 39, River Road east to Washington. Turn left onto Whittier Blvd.
Comus Run Cross Country
Saturday, August 15, 2009 - Comus
- 5:30pm 5km race (XC)
Come out and enjoy the Bachman family hospitality as they host this cross country race. You'll enjoy some nice, rolling hills while running 25% on trails and the remainder on grass. Bring your cross-country spikes!
The race is part of our low-key club race series and is free for MCRRC members, $10 for non-members 18 and over, and $5 for non-members under 18. Registration is race-day only starting an hour before the race.
Location & Directions
12 Barley Field Court, Comus MD
From I-270 N, exit Route 109, turn right at bottom of ramp, South on Old Hundred Road / MD-109. 3 miles to right on Comus Road; 3/4 mile, turn right on Barley Field Lane. First left into Barley Field Court to #12.
Cabin John Kids Runs
Sunday, September 06, 2009 - Potomac
- 9:00am 0.25mi young run (YR)
- 9:10am 0.5mi young run (YR)
- 9:25am 1mi (JP)
Kids (18 years and under) 9:00 am at Cabin John Regional Park in Potomac. In the interests of promoting children's running, these races are free to all runners 18 & under. Registration is race-day only.
Location & Directions
Cabin John Regional Park
From I-270 interchange at Old Georgetown Road, exit north on Old Georgetown Road to left on Tuckerman Lane; turn left onto Westlake Drive. Take the first entrance on the right into Cabin John Regional Park.
Parks Half Marathon
Sunday, September 13, 2009 - Rockville to Bethesda
- 7:00am half marathon (13.1mi)
Please see the event website for more information.
Lake Needwood Cross Country
Saturday, September 26, 2009 - Derwood
- 8:30am 0.25mi & 0.5mi young run (YR)
- 8:50am 10km race (XC)
- 9:00am 1mi fun run (JP)
Over hill, over dale, as we hit the muddy trail. Hills, mud, grass and trails - this 10K course is a challenge!
The race is part of our low-key club race series and is free for MCRRC members, $10 for non-members 18 and over, and $5 for non-members under 18. Registration is race-day only starting an hour before the race.
Location & Directions
Lake Needwood
location map
From North-bound I-270, exit 8 (Shady Grove Rd). On the exit ramp, veer right onto Redland Blvd; right on Needwood Rd; right on Beach Drive into Lake Needwood; around Needwood Lake Circle to the south parking.
Little Bennett's Revenge Cross Country
Sunday, October 11, 2009 - Derwood
- 8:30am 5km race (XC)
Join us at this popular cross-country race. The race is part of our low-key club race series and is free for MCRRC members, $10 for non-members 18 and over, and $5 for non-members under 18. Registration is race-day only starting an hour before the race.
Location & Directions
Agricultural History Farm Park
18400 Muncaster Rd., Derwood, MD 20855
From I-270N take exit 8 (Shady Grove Rd), bear right on ramp to Redland Road eastbound and go approx. 2.5M. Once you pass Muncaster Mill Rd, Redland Rd becomes Muncaster Rd. Continue 1M. Look for entrance sign for Agricultural Historic Farm Park, then turn left into park; follow road to the Park Headquarters.
Halloween Young Run
Sunday, October 18, 2009 - Rockville
- 9:00am 0.25mi, 0.5mi, & 1mi fun runs (YR,JP)
Please see the event website for more information.
Black Hill 10k
Saturday, October 24, 2009 - Germantown
- 9:00am 10km race (XC)
Join us for this new cross country race in Black Hill Park. We can promise you rocks, roots and some challenging trail if you come out and join us at this beautiful Montgomery County Park.
The race is part of our low-key club race series and is free for MCRRC members, $10 for non-members 18 and over, and $5 for non-members under 18. Registration is race-day only starting an hour before the race.
Location & Directions
Black Hill Regional Park
20930 Lake Ridge Drive, Boyds, MD 20841
From I-270N take exit 18 South toward Boyds (left on Clarksburg Rd/MD 121) to a left on West Old Baltimore Rd, look for Black Hill Park entrance on your right. Turn right on Lake Ridge Drive into the park and follow signs for picnic shelter J.
Rockville 5k/10K
Sunday, November 01, 2009 - Rockville
- 8:30am 10km race
- 8:30am 5km race
Join us for Montgomery County's oldest race. There is an entry fee and t-shirt for this race.
Please see the event website for more information.
Candy Cane City 5k
Saturday, November 07, 2009 - Chevy Chase
- 8:00am 5km race (CS)
Join us in Rock Creek Park for this Championship Series event. The flat, fast out and back course runs along Beach Drive and the trails of Candy Cane City in Chevy Chase.
The race is part of our low-key club race series and is free for MCRRC members, $10 for non-members 18 and over, and $5 for non-members under 18. Registration is race-day only starting an hour before the race.
Location & Directions
7900 Meadowbrook Rd., Chevy Chase, MD 20815
From I-495, exit 33 onto southbound Connecticut Ave. Turn left on East-West Hwy; right onto Meadowbrook Lane. Follow Meadowbrook Lane past Meadowbrook Stables to the Candy Cane City playground of Meadowbrook Park.
Turkey Burnoff
Saturday, November 28, 2009 - Gaithersburg
- 10:00am 5mi race - course map
- 10:00am 10mi race - course map (CS)
- 10:05am 2km fun run (JP)
Work off those extra holiday calories at one of our most popular club races, the Turkey Burnoff at Seneca Creek State Park in Gaithersburg. The course is scenic and you'll burn off that third helping of pumpkin pie on the gently rolling hills. The park deer occasionally make a cameo appearance, and they don't brake for runners! Registration is race-day only, get there at least 30 minutes early to park and walk to the signup area.
The park has only limited parking. Please make every attempt to carpool and arrive early. We will monitor parking very closely and turn away cars once we reach the limit. If you are turned away, there is limited parking available at the St.Rose of Lima Parish church (11701 Clopper Rd) just up the road from the park entrance. However, if you have to park out there, you will have a long walk to the start line. We can not allow any illegal parking, as doing so will jeopardize our ability to obtain permits for future races in Seneca Creek State Park. Pets of all kind, whether on a leash or not, are not allowed in Seneca Creek State Park.
The race is part of our low-key club race series and is free for MCRRC members, $10 for non-members 18 and over, and $5 for non-members under 18. Registration is race-day only starting an hour before the race.
Location & Directions
Seneca Creek State Park
11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MD, 20878
From I-270, exit at Clopper Rd W (MD 117). Proceed about 2 miles to the Seneca Creek State Park entrance on your left.
Frozen Slopes Cross Country
Saturday, December 05, 2009 - Derwood
- 9:00am 6km race - course map (XC)
Come to Meadowside in Rock Creek Park to enjoy this multi-terrain 6K course, the final event in the cross country series. We will be running the 2007 course along Lake Frank again this year.
The race is part of our low-key club race series and is free for MCRRC members, $10 for non-members 18 and over, and $5 for non-members under 18. Registration is race-day only starting an hour before the race.
Location & Directions
Lake Frank
5100 Meadowside Lane Rockville, Maryland 20855-1812
From 270, take Shady Grove Road North towards Munchaster Mill Turn Right onto Munchaster Mill/MD-115 After 3.3 miles turn Right onto Meadowside Ln. The nature center is 0.3 miles up Meadowside lane.
Jingle Bell Jog
Sunday, December 13, 2009 - Rockville
- 9:00am 8km - course map (CS)
- 9:10am 1mi fun run (JP)
Dashing through the snow to an 8k race today…
Join us at the Rockville Senior Center for the last club race of the year, the Jingle Bell Jog. The course winds through the quiet residential neighborhood. Registration is race-day only.
The race is part of our low-key club race series and is free for MCRRC members, $10 for non-members 18 and over, and $5 for non-members under 18. Registration is race-day only starting an hour before the race.
Location & Directions
Rockville Senior Center
1150 Carnation Drive, Rockville, MD 20850
From I-270 exit at MD Rt 28 East. Turn left immediately at Nelson Street; left onto Crocus Drive, left onto Carnation Drive and continue to the Senior Center at 1150 Carnation Drive.
- CS
- Championship Series
- JP
- Junior Participation Series
- XC
- Cross Country Series
- YR
- Young Run
